2023 CAMEO Summit

CAMEO Network is a national micro-business association made up of 400 organizations, agencies, and individuals dedicated to furthering Micro-Business development with small and micro-business financing such as loans and credit, technical assistance and business management training. Annually, CAMEO members serve about 200,000 very small businesses with training, business and credit assistance and loans. These firms – largely start-ups with less than six employees – support or create 300,000 new jobs and generate a total of $15 billion in economic activity.

CAMEO Network

Join us for two days of networking, learning, and advocating for a strong entrepreneurial ecosystem!

Downey Brand LLP

<p>The 2023 CAMEO Summit will take place <strong>June 7-8, 2023</strong> in Sacramento, California. The two-day event will include Advocacy Day, where you can connect with California legislators and policymakers; and the Microlenders Forum, where we’ll discuss the most salient issues facing our industry.</p><h3>W﻿ho is this event for?</h3><p>Organizations, institutions, and individuals dedicated to furthering micro and small business development in California and beyond. Whether you provide loans, grants, business assistance, or other resources to entrepreneurs, you'll find something of value at the 2023 CAMEO Summit. Staff of all levels are welcome!</p>

<h2>B﻿ig thanks to Wells Fargo, CIBC, Ampac, Umpqua Bank, and LenderFit for sponsoring the Summit!</h2>

<p>I﻿f you couldn't attend the Advocacy Day Prep Webinar on May 31st, <a href="https://cameo.box.com/s/z7f2lt5yv1kc77jrcvkn7vxc8rs1f74t" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">watch the recording here</a>.</p>

<h2>Accommodations</h2><p>T﻿he following hotels are within walking distance of the venue:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.thecitizenhotel.com/deals/?gclid=CjwKCAjwpayjBhAnEiwA-7enay7VRKUuXNB_YFNfARactVvTgLMo3PUO9QQybxeFlRMeJPWLejRBkBoCuo8QAvD_BwE" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">C﻿itizen Hotel</a></li><li><a href="https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/sacramento/saccp/hoteldetail" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">H﻿oliday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena</a></li><li><a href="https://www.hyatt.com/hyatt-centric/smfct-hyatt-centric-downtown-sacramento" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">H﻿yatt Centric Downtown</a></li><li><a href="https://www.sawyerhotel.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">K﻿impton Sawyer Hotel</a></li><li><a href="https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/sacsi-sheraton-grand-sacramento-hotel/overview/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">S﻿heraton Grand</a></li></ul><h3>D﻿ress Code</h3><p>F﻿or June 7 (Advocacy Day), we ask that guests wear business formal attire since we'll be visiting the capitol and meeting with legislators. For June 8 (MicroLenders Forum), business casual works great. </p><p></p><h2>J﻿une 8 Lunch Details</h2><p>L﻿ocation: <a href="https://www.thebank629j.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Bank,</a> 629 J Street, Sacramento, California</p><p>We will be on the Mezzanine which is upstairs and below are the parking options in case someone drives over to the space. </p><ul><li><strong>Option 1:</strong> Right off J Street and I =5 is the Movie Theater on the right - it is underground and you would then walk 3 blocks to The Bank.</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Option 2:</strong> 7th Street between J Street and K St. on the right of 7th street right by 24 hour fitness there is a parking structure that is 1/2 block from The Bank. If you travel East on J Street from I-5 you will turn right on 7th St. and the parking is immediately on the right side just before K Street.</li></ul>

<h2></h2><h2>Parking and Payment Options</h2><ul><li>There is metered parking on the street and city parking in the surrounding area. For more information on city parking, visit www.parking.com.</li><li>There is parking in the 621 Capitol Mall Parking Garage. The entrance is located on 7th Street between L and Capitol (7th is a “one-way” southbound street). From 7th street, turn into the second right entry lane. This will take you up to the unreserved parking stalls on levels 4 through 7. You can pull a ticket from the ticket dispenser at the base of the ramp. After leaving your car, travel by elevator or stairs to the lobby and check-in at the security desk. (Please remember to keep your parking ticket with you).  Pay stations are located in the lobby as well as at the entrance/exit of the parking garage.  You can pay with validation, credit card or cash (lobby machine only). <strong>The parking cost is $24 for all-day parking.</strong></li></ul><h3><strong>C﻿heck-in</strong></h3><p>O﻿nce you enter the building, please check in at the security desk in the lobby.  Tell them you are there for the Cameo Summit event at Downey Brand.  Once they let you up the elevator to the 18th floor, walk towards the reception desk, where you'll see the signs pointing you in the direction of the conference room. The receptionist arrives at 8:30 am.  If you arrive before then, you can go straight to the room. </p>

<h2>R﻿efund Policy</h2><p>W﻿e will accept refunds up to two weeks before the event starts (May 24, 2023). Please contact dfernandezulen@CAMEOnetwork.org to learn more.</p>

<h2>N﻿ote</h2><p>This event will be photographed and recorded. P﻿lease review our <a href="https://cameonetwork.org/uncategorized/image-release-form/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Image Release Form</a> before purchasing your ticket.</p>

Jun 7: Advocacy Day

Breakfast and Networking

Keynote address with CA State Treasurer Fiona Ma

California Treasury Programs: CA CDFI Fund and CalSavers

Assemblymember Tim Grayson | Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia | State Senator Richard Roth

Discussions with State Legislators

Local Engagement Fuels Advocacy at the Capitol, with Toni Symonds

State Policy Updates

Working Lunch and Meeting Prep

Legislative Meetings

Debrief Happy Hour

No-host Dinner

Jun 8: Microlenders Forum

Keynote Address with Tara Lynn Gray, Director, CalOSBA

ITIN Lending | Forgivable Loans | Alternative Underwriting

Member Spotlights

Selling on the Secondary Market with Elizabeth Schott (Accessity) and Gasper Magallanes (Working Solutions) | Equitable Equity Capital with Anthony Williams (Black Diamond Group), Allison Kelly (ICA Fund), and Derrick Tang (IBank)

Discussions with Industry Leaders

Lunch with Special Guest Speaker

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